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Michoacán Abolishes Traffic Fines Under Governor’s Decree

The move seeks to curb corruption by shifting road enforcement to prevention, education and non‑pecuniary corrective measures.

Overview

  • Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla announced he will sign a decree eliminating monetary traffic fines as the basis of road control across the state.
  • Officials said officers are prohibited from issuing fines and that sanctioning articles will be refocused on identifying risky behavior and activating preventive protocols.
  • César Augusto Ocegueda Robledo detailed that measures will emphasize formative actions, warnings and corrective steps to encourage voluntary compliance.
  • The state reported that road patrols and Guardianes del Camino personnel will operate with cameras on all deployments to deter abuse and strengthen oversight.
  • Residents were urged to report any attempted extortion to 911, as the change builds on a 2024 Guardia Civil reform that had already curtailed state fining powers.